Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop a design brief
- The client is consulted to establish the purpose and requirements of design.
- The ecological aims and objectives for the restoration project are developed and confirmed with client.
- The design brief is developed and scope of extent of project is agreed with the client.
- The project budget is prepared in liaison with the client.
- A base plan of the site is obtained or prepared.
- Existing site data and information is reviewed prior to visiting the site.
- Undertake a site analysis
- The project site is visited and inspected at the first stage of the design work.
- Physical elements and features of the site, its physical and biological condition and the presence of threats are quantified and mapped onto the base plan.
- Soil, topography, aspect, habitat resources, existing vegetation and climatic factors are recorded on the base plan and in the site report.
- Legal requirements and constraints on restoration work are assessed.
- The potential for natural regeneration is assessed and the limiting factors are identified and recorded.
- Options for passive and active interventions are determined.
- Other relevant information is assessed and recorded.
- Develop a concept design
- Concept design is prepared to illustrate location and layout of the proposed restoration project according to the design brief.
- Consultation with the client is undertaken to establish agreement on options and approaches for development in accord with the proposed ecological aims and goals.
- A professional graphic format is used to present the concept design with supporting written information and justification or reasons for the proposed actions.
- Produce a final design
- A detailed plan is prepared and drafted according to the design brief, concept design and enterprise guidelines.
- Information on the design is relevant and precise and must clearly communicate the project works is a sequential manner.
- Plan, notes and specifications are included on the design to give an interpretation of the plan, to establish the quality and standard of the works, and the responsibilities of the contractor during implementation.
- Appropriate construction and engineering principles are applied to restoration design according to accepted industry standards and regulations.
- Further design documentation is organised and/or prepared according to the design brief and enterprise guidelines.